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KS1 Topic: Commemorating Events Beyond Living Memory Block F: Shakespeare’s Birthday
Be inspired by the life of William Shakespeare. Examine events in his life and think about what life
would have been like in Tudor times. Learn about his most famous works and go on a virtual tour of the
Globe Theatre. It’s party time - host a birthday party for Shakespeare and meet a surprise guest!
Block F: Shakespeare’s Birthday
Main outcome: History
[3 sessions]
Other outcomes: English
By the end of this block you will
have achieved the following
outcome
Session 1 History and English
Introducing William Shakespeare
Examine Shakespeare’s life timeline, talk
about key events and dramatise an event in
his life.
Session 2 History and English
Would you survive Tudor times?
What would life have been like for
Shakespeare? Learn about Tudor life &
explore the developments of life since Tudor
times by sorting images from life then &
now.
Session 3 History English and Art
Shakespeare’s birthday party
Watch clips about Shakespeare’s work &
tour the Globe theatre. Chn can celebrate
their learning by hosting a birthday party
for Shakespeare.

Develop an awareness of the past, through finding out about changes
within living memory
 Develop an awareness of the lives of significant individuals in the past
who have contributed to national and international achievements
 Develop some understanding of chronology; begin to use vocabulary
associated with the past.
 Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for
different purposes, including for expressing feelings
 Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play,
improvisations and debates
Children will:
 Understand that William Shakespeare is a famous writer from the past
 Talk about key events in Shakespeare’s life
 Sequence life events in chronological order
Children will:
 Identify some of the differences between life for chn in Tudor Times &
their own lives now
 Think about what Shakespeare’s life would have been like
Children will:

Consolidate their learning in presentation to family and friends

Make a model of the Globe Theatre

Learn about Shakespeare’s works
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KS1 Topic: Commemorating Events Beyond Living Memory Block F: Shakespeare’s Birthday
Resources
Session 1
Provided: Information sheet with Portrait of William Shakespeare. Presentations covering Sequencing
events in chronological order & Large images for class timeline.
You will need: Access to the internet. Class timeline; Birthday cake and candle.
Session 2
Provided: Information sheets covering: Elizabeth & Mary’s Day & Now and Then.
You will need: Access to the internet.
Session 3
Provided: Information sheets covering: Shakespeare mystery game; Globe theatre template
& Shakespeare’s birthday party ideas.
You will need: Access to the internet.
© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.
The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’)
have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton
Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton
Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links,
changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use.
Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.